# Event Details - **Event Name**: Chapter 704 Training Procedures, Problems & Solutions - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: The training will include a comprehensive overview of current procedures for navigating cases falling under Chapter 704.About this EventChapter 704 - Overview of the Forensic Process in Hawai'iThe goal of this training is to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of HRS Chapter 704 procedures, with an emphasis on ethical considerations, problem solving, and the revised standardized orders for the Third Circuit. This multi-agency training is intended for all stakeholders across the Third Circuit, including attorneys, judges, probation officers, public safety officers, mental health providers, and more.The training will include a comprehensive overview of current procedures for navigating cases falling under Chapter 704 presented by representatives from the Office of the Public Defender, the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, the Department of Health, judicial staff, and other agencies.The morning session will include an overview of the 704 procedure and the 704 examination process. The morning will also include a discussion of procedures for the finding of unfitness to proceed, including committal, release on conditions, non-compliance with terms and conditions of release on conditions, and 704 bench warrants. The morning session will conclude with a discussion of treatment of non-violent petty misdemeanors under HRS sec. 704-421, as well as an overview of the J*il diversion program.The afternoon session will cover the examination of defendants, finding of fitness, including committal, penal responsibility and acquittal, and non-compliance with terms and conditions of conditional release.The afternoon will conclude with a discussion of constitutional considerations and an hour-long presentation by the Hon. Wendy DeWeese on the ethical considerations involved in the 704 process.Attorneys who attend the entire training are eligible for 4.5 hours of CLE credit + 1 hour of Ethics credit. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/70bb52a0-903f-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w1107-h740-dcc8d8e8-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMRegistrationInfo: Light breakfast will be provided by WHBA?: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMIntroduction/overviewInfo: Introduction - Hon. Wendy M. DeWeese, Chief Judge, Third Circuit Court Overview - Presented by: Ann S. Datta, Esq., Former Supervisor, Office of the Public Defender; Retired District Court Per Diem Judge ?: 09:30 AM - 10:15 AMExamination of Defendant under Chapter 704Info: Chapter 704 Procedures 1) Examination of Defendants under Chapter 704 Presented by: ● Dr. Brenda Bauer-Smith, DOH Court Evaluation Branch ● Cynthia Pangan, Supervisor, Adult Client Services?: 10:15 AM - 10:00 AMBreak - 15 Minutes?: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMChapter 704 Procedures, continuedInfo: 2) Finding of Unfitness to Proceed a) Committal b) Release on Conditions (ROC) c) Non-Compliance with Release on Conditions and 704 Bench Warrant Procedures d) Disposition of Unfit Defendants Presented by: ● Kori Weinberger, Esq., Staff Attorney for the Third Circuit Court and former Prosecutor ● Dr. Hawken Shields, Forensic Section Supervisor, HI County - Adult Mental Health Services Division?: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM3) Procedures for Non-Violent Petty Misdemeanors and J*il DiversionInfo: Presented by: ● Matthew Woodward, Esq., Office of the Prosecuting Attorney ● Ann S. Datta, Esq.?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMLunch Break - 60 Minutes - Light lunch will be provided by WHBA?: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMChapter 704 Procedures, continuedInfo: 4) Procedures for Defendants Found Fit to Proceed a. Committal/ Transport to DOH Facility b. Penal Responsibility and Acquittal c. Procedures for Non-Compliance with Conditional Release and 704 Bench Warrants Presented by: ● Rachel Thompson, Esq., Supervisor, Office of the Public Defender ● Lezlie Kiaha, Esq., Office of the Public Defender?: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PMBreak - 15 Minutes?: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PMConstitutional ConsiderationsInfo: Presented by: ● Kori Weinberger, Esq.?: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PMEthical Considerations Info: ● Hon. Wendy DeWeese, Chief Judge, Third Circuit Court?: 03:30 PMGeneral Questions and Answers?: 03:45 PMClosing Remarks - Hon. Wendy M. DeWeese?: 04:00 PMTraining Ends - CLE Certificates distributed to attorneys - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kailua-kona/chapter-704-training-procedures-problems-and-solutions/100001983667260174 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-08-07T18:30:00Z - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Keahuolu Courthouse - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kailua-Kona - **state**: HI - **country**: United States - **location**: Keahuolu Courthouse - **lat**: 19.6532554 - **long**: -156.0012664 - **full address**: Keahuolu Courthouse, 74-5451 Kamakaeha Avenue, Kailua-Kona, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Chapter 704 Training Procedures, Problems & Solutions - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/09adb4b046622ec0d61dcdcda0cd329d6c8c66d3ba57a33c48e08b5af1cf8ce2-rimg-w1200-h900-dc303030-gmir.jpg?v=1785322938 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Chapter 704 Training Procedures, Problems & Solutions being held? - **A:** Chapter 704 Training Procedures, Problems & Solutions takes place on Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Keahuolu Courthouse, 74-5451 Kamakaeha Avenue, Kailua-Kona, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Chapter 704 Training Procedures, Problems & Solutions? - **A:** Chapter 704 Training Procedures, Problems & Solutions is organized by West Hawaiʻi Bar Association. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Chapter 704 Training Procedures, Problems & Solutions is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kailua-Kona, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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